M3.9 Depth: 100.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near SOUTH OF KERMADEC ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-03-21 09:06:30 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH OF KERMADEC ISLANDS on March 21, 2026 at 09:06 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 100 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
100.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 09:06:30 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-34.78710, 178.84490
Temperature
20.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 100 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 100 km
Intermediate
100 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Rumble V
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -400 m ·New Zealand
  • Rumble IV
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